Egypt: Prison Sentence for Mohamed Morsi Comes After Sham Trial

press release

'This verdict shatters any remaining illusion of independence and impartiality in Egypt's criminal justice system' - Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui

The sentencing of Mohamed Morsi to 20 years in prison earlier today is a travesty of justice and demonstrates that the Egyptian criminal justice system appears to be completely incapable of delivering fair trials for members or supporters of the former president's administration and the Muslim Brotherhood, said Amnesty International.

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